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Heather Johnston Brebaugh's avatar

I especially like your comment about how you helped employees by having them verbalize their problems. Sometimes, all it takes to rekindle the fire of hope is to be a good listener, without judgment. Thanks for this, Joel. Nice way to start my Sunday. 💜

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moviewise 🎟's avatar

Listening is key to meaningful communication that brings people together and lifts them up.

"Listen to others as if you were in their position trying to be understood. In other words, listen to others in a way that allows you to imagine, for a moment, that they are correct."

From:

https://moviewise.substack.com/p/communication-insights-from-movies

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Joel Tefft's avatar

You’re so welcome, Heather! And thank you for your kind words :) I hope you have a wonderful week!

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moviewise 🎟's avatar

When "you participate in keeping hope alive for yourself and for others.

You join in bringing beauty and light and goodness into the world."

One way to keep hope alive is to change your perspective.

Here are some movies that can help you see things differently:

https://moviewise.substack.com/p/change-your-perspective-and-change

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Joel Tefft's avatar

Nice! Thank you for sharing :)

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Annalise Aldridge's avatar

Kindness. Hope. Refreshed perspective on the beauty of these often brushed over words. Thanks for the last two reads!

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Joel Tefft's avatar

You're so welcome :) thank you for your encouragement and for reading!!

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Angie Card's avatar

You are an amazing writer, very thought-provoking. You leave my mind thinking about things on a deeper level. I would love to get you back on the podcast for discussion if you have time. I hope all is well with you and yours 🙏🏿

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Joel Tefft's avatar

Wow, thank you Angie! I so appreciate your engagement! And yes, let’s do it 🎙 I’m ready when you are, my friend!

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